Hey, Everyone!
Praise God, He is still risen on Monday! I trust that your Resurrection Sunday was so full of Jesus. This was our second Easter as a church at Bayou City Fellowship and all of our services were filled to the brim, not only with people but also with hope. I love this time of year so much. I cannot think of anything in existence that exceeds the implications of the empty tomb: not the heavens above you, not the earth beneath your feet, not a single school or workplace, nor the blackest heart or most broken mind. No power nor principality can roll that stone back over the mouth of that tomb. Come one, come all. Come while there is still time. Come to Jesus.
I only have a few minutes on here today because Jackson and Annabeth are at my house, each playing within feet of me. (Right where I want them, needless to say.) Annabeth just put her baby doll in my lap and said, “Bibby, you need to change her diaper. She pottied in her pants.” So, there you go. As much as I’d like to linger on here with you today, obviously this is not the time. Diapers need changing around this place.
In the meantime, you and I have arrived at Verse 7! Our Scripture memory year is rolling like a freight train. We’re starting to flip those spirals now, Sisters! Don’t you grow weary. We have a lot ahead to celebrate! In case you like seasonal verses, these might be a few options this time around. (I’m grinning while writing these but if there’s anything we don’t want to be, Sister, it’s the Old Testament’s take on a fool. Today or ever.)
Psalm 14:1 — The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.”
and
Proverbs 12:15 — The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice.
and
Proverbs 29:11 — A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back.
Then again, the New Testament gives a whole new twist to the idea of foolishness. This is the verse I’m selecting this time around.
Beth, Houston. But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong. 1 Corinthians 1:27 ESV
And that’s the only reason I have the privilege to serve you.
Merciful One, You turned the world upside down.
Let’s hear your 7th verses, Sisters!
Tags: Scripture Memory 2013
The ordinances of The Lord are sure and altogether righteous. They are more precious than gold;they are sweeter than honey, honey from the comb.
Psalm 19:9-10 NIV
Erica Austin,Tx
Ann, Ventura, CA
“For I am the LORD, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, ‘Do not fear, I will help you.'” ~Isaiah 41:13 NIV
Lisa, Cary, NC: Now all glory to God who is able through his mighty power at work within us, to accomplish infinitely more than we ask or imagine – Eph 3:20 (NLT)
Lindsay, Sugar Land. ” So lets not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap harvest of blessing if we dont give up.” Galatians 6:9
Karen, Conway ar
20Â Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us,
Ephesians 3:20 nas
Shelley from San Angelo
Therefore if you have been raised up with Christ,
keep seeking the things above,
where Christ is seated at the right hand of God.
Colossians 3:1 NAS
Michelle, Wheaton, IL: “Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me bless His holy name. Bless the LORD O my soul, and forget not all His benefits.” Psalm 103:1-2
You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You.
Isaiah 26:3. NKJV
Gloria, Cleveland, Oh
Jolene, omaha : But as for me, I shall sing of Your strength; Yes, I shall joyfully sing of Your lovingkindness in the morning, For You have been my stronghold And a refuge in the day of my distress. (Psalms 59:16 NASB)
Jennifer from El Dorado, Ar:
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human servants. Colossians 3:23 NIV
Jeanni, Westland
But ye, brethren, be not weary in well doing. II Thessalonians 3:13 KJV
Vanessa,Calgary : If anyone serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant will be also
John 12:26 (NIV )
Oh, how great are God’s riches and wisdom and knowledge! How impossible it is for us to understand his decisions and his ways!
Romans 11:33 NLT
Amanda of Platte City, MO
End of March’s verse:
1 Thessalonians 5:18 (NIV)
Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
Beginning of April’s verse:
Psalm 19:14 (NIV)
May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.
Laurie from Syracuse, NY
Bless the Lord, O my soul,and all that is within me, bless His holy name. Bless the Lord, O my soul,and forget none of His benefits…
Judy says: So you see, faith by itself isn’t enough. Unless it produces good deeds, it is dead and useless. James 2:17 NLT
Krista – Chicago. “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. (Matthew 5:13-16 NIV)
Hebrews 11:6 NIV
“Without faith it is impossible to please God, because
anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and
that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.”
Christy
Vidor,TX
And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.
Romans 12:2 (NASB)
Amber, Goshen, IN
And have mercy on those who doubt; save others by snatching them out of the fire; to others show mercy with fear, hating even the garment stained by the flesh.
Jude 1:22-23, ESV
Christina, Nashville, TN
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.”
2 Timothy 1:7
NLT
Sarah, Chocowinity, NC
For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified freely by His grace through the redemption that came by Jesus Christ.
Romans 3: 23-24 NIV
Katherine Good – Baltimore – “Surely there is a future, and your hope will not be cut off” Proverbs 23:18 ESV
Anna, Grapevine, TX: “Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.”
-Colossians 12:13 NIV
Peggy, Yorktown, VA
No one will be able to stand against you all the days of your life, as I was with Moses so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you. Joshua 1:5 NIV
What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound?
God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein?
Know ye not, that so may of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death?
Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.
Romans 6:1-4 KJV
Cheri
Louisville, KY
Lindsey, Kingwood, TX
“And who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for such a time as this?” Esther 4:14b
I’ve missed the past few times but I want to catch back up!
Memorizing James!! Hi Beth,
I have been blessed by your challenge to memorize the book of James. Praise God, I can hardly believe I did it. Yet I did. Thank you. I now live in upstate ny and travel to and from houston to see my boys. When I lived there I had the privilege of being at your studies in person. A few months before Curtis became your son in law, he stayed at our home with Jonathan and Don Carr and many of their friends while their dad and I were away on a trip. What a blessing he was to our sons. They grew in the Lord their years at first baptist and Jonathan remains close to John Durham. What a blessing the first baptist team was to our entire family and continues to be. Our God is an awesome God. Vicki
Megan from San Diego
“Then he said to them all: ‘Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.'” Luke 9:23 NIV
Susan, Canton, Michigan. “Ah, Sovereign Lord, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and out-stretched arm.. Nothing is too hard for you.” Jeremiah 32:17 (NIV)
Ephesians 6:16-17 (NRSV) “With all of these, take the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.”
Kim, Colonial Heights, VA
“And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.”
2 Corinthians 9:8 NIV
Debi, Alva, FL Romans 8:6,7
For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace; because the carnal mind is enmity against God for it is not subject to the law of God; neither indeed can be.
Psalm 103:1
Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being, praise his holy name.
Sue M in Grand Rapids, MI
And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.
Romans 8:28 ESV
Lori from Vivian,LA
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me All the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the Lord Forever. (Psalms 23:6 NKJV)
Amy, Haskell, “So all of us who have had that veil removed can see and reflect the glory of the Lord. And the Lord, who is the Spirit, makes us more and more like him as we are changed into his glorious image.” 2 Corinthians 3:18 (NLT)
Lisa, Fredericktown
But the man who looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues to do this, not forgetting what he has heard, but doing it – he will be blessed in what he does.
James 1:25, NIV
For God has not given us a spirit of fear, But of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 2 Tim 1:7
Kim, Mabank TX
“The wicked are not so, but they are like chaff which the wind drives away” Psalm 1:4 NASB
Alanna, Frisco
In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps. (Proverbs 16:9 NIV)
Lezli, Columbus, GA
“Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen.” Ephesians 4:29 NIV
Courtney, Chicora. “But God choose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak in the world to shame the strong.” 1 Corinthians 1:27 ESV
Lindsey H.
Gulfport, MS
“So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.”
Isaiah 41:10
NIV
Erin in Alabaster, AL
Jeremiah 31:25 ESV
“For I will satisfy the weary soul, and every languishing soul I will replenish.”
(the very late) Michele, Minneapolis, MN
Search for the Lord and for His strength; seek His face always. Psalm 105:4 HCSB
Carol, Farmers Branch, TX:
Matthew 5:8, KJV
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.”
Galatians 2:20-21 NIV
“I am crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God who loved me and gave himself for me. I do not set aside the grace of God, for if righteousness could be gained through the law, Christ died for nothing.”
Now that I, your Lord and Teachert, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet.
John 13:14 NIV
Psalm 139:23 Search me, O God, and know my heart.